Advancing Through Adversity: Rediscover God's Faithfulness Through Difficult Times

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Why does God allow adversity

God has a plan and a purpose for each of us, and He can turn things to good regardless of the situation we face. These two key principlesrooted in Scripture and seen in the lives of Christians throughout the agesshould color the lenses through which all followers of Christ view adversity.

InAdvancing Through Adversity,Dr. Charles Stanley provides a new perspective on the trials we face, revealing what questions to ask and what lessons can be learned from such times. Understanding God's role and bolstering our courage can help us advance through adversity rather than be overcome by it.

With over 1 million copies sold, theCharles F. Stanley Bible Study Seriesis a unique approach to Bible study, incorporating biblical truth, personal insights, emotional responses, and a call to action.

Each study draws on Dr. Stanley's many years of teaching the guiding principles found in God's Word, showing how we can apply them in practical ways to every situation we face. This edition of the series has been completely revised and updated and includes two brand-new lessons from Dr. Stanley.

Each of the twelve lessons includes:

• Overview: A brief look at what is covered in the lesson.
• Life's Questions: A teaching from Dr. Stanley that unpacks the topic of the lesson.
• Living the Principle: Application and Bible study questions based on the key points.
• Reflection: Key takeaways to put into practice today and tomorrow.

Author Bio

Dr. Charles Stanley is the senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of Atlanta, where he has served for more than 40 years. He is a New York Times bestselling author who has written more than 60 books, including the bestselling devotional Every Day in His Presence. Dr. Stanley is the founder of In Touch Ministries. The In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley program is transmitted throughout the world on more than 1,200 radio outlets and 130 television stations/networks, and in language projects in more than 50 languages. The award-winning In Touch devotional magazine is printed in four languages with more than 12 million copies each year. Dr. Stanley's goal is best represented by Acts 20:24: "Life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus-the work of telling others the Good News about God's mighty kindness and love." This is because, as he says, "It is the Word of God and the work of God that changes people's lives."